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Page 2 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> May 8,2012 <br /> OPEN MIC <br /> No one appeared for open mic. <br /> 4.1 Verbal Update on Jackson Street Water Tower <br /> Rebecca Haug, Environmental Administrator for the City of Elk River,gave an update on the <br /> status of the Jackson Street Water Tower. Discussion followed regarding the condition of the lid on <br /> the water tower. Staff was directed to get bids on welding the lid on the tower and bring back for <br /> approval. <br /> 4.2 Update on Power Supply Options/Resource Planning <br /> In September 2008,Connexus Energy terminated the 10-year rolling"all requirements"power <br /> contract with Elk River Municipal Utilities(ERMU). ERMU Commission authorized entering into <br /> "Phase 1"of a resource planning study in April of 2010,with a coalition which includes Central <br /> Minnesota Municipal Power Agency(CMMPA)as a participant. In September 2010,ERMU <br /> Commission authorized entering into"Phase 2"of a resource planning study which includes the <br /> release of a Request For Proposal(RFP). The RFP was issued on November 15,2010. In May 2011, <br /> the ERMU Commission authorized entering into"Phase 2b"of the resource planning study which <br /> will include risk assessment of the proposals. In addition to working with the Resource Planning <br /> Coalition, staff continues to explore other power supply options. <br /> Troy Adams said over the last couple of months ERMU has talked about different options <br /> available for ERMU's wholesale power contract. Troy Adams introduced Jeff Peters,Director of <br /> Marketing and Development at Missouri River Energy Services(MRES)to give an overview of their <br /> agency. Discussion followed. <br /> 5.1 Review and Receive 2011 Financial Audit <br /> Audit Fieldwork was completed March 1st and 2"a by ERMU auditors,Abdo,Eick&Meyers <br /> (AEM). ERMU staff compiled the enclosed audit report this year,and AEM staff reviewed for <br /> approval and issuance of opinion letter. <br /> Andrew Berg of Abdo,Eick&Meyers reviewed the 2011 audit. Discussion followed. John <br /> Dietz thanked Andrew Berg and staff for doing a great job on the report. <br /> Al Nadeau moved to receive and file the 2011 Audit as presented. Daryl Thompson seconded <br /> the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br />